I do like the fenced backyard, that would help with the 85 pound lab we have. LOL. The home itself is nice too. Being a gated community would be desirable for us, seems a little safer and there’s plenty to do in the community.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
If you can afford it, this community is a bargain IMHO.
@dorothydinh4474
Жыл бұрын
Address please
@johnwbernard65
3 ай бұрын
Nice Library
@jimwolfe4286
Жыл бұрын
Russ....I hope you and your Family are OK !.....Thank you fro these terrific videos....Godspeed..
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly, we are fine. In fact i spoke with a person in the park this video features and all they had was a couple downed trees.
@johnwbernard65
3 ай бұрын
Very nice
@timmer9696
Жыл бұрын
This house would be perfect for me because I have a 75 lb dog. I won't be retiring for two more years yet, but I will put Tanglewood on my list of places to look at it
@jmsmikey
Жыл бұрын
After IAN, I think inland locations are going to be a LOT more popular. I live in Las Vegas now & this is DEFINITELY on my short list to retire soon. The street I live on now for 25 years is 'Tanglewood'! How prophetic~
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
There was little damage other than a couple downed trees and a loss of power in this park.
@wayneerunski2239
Жыл бұрын
The mobile/manufactured homes may be fairly affordable,it's the park rents that are getting out of hand.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
They are not what they were even 5 years ago. This means you need to shop around, understand the different types of park owners and their intentions, look at the likelihood a park might be sold, etc. There is a deal for almost everyone but many deals may not be right for you. That's why I'm opening up an additional opportunity to Inner Circle members this fall.
@terrysiegel3402
Жыл бұрын
Again, thank you for an informative and entertaining video. I agree with others that inland locations are looking pretty good, and I think pricing will soon reflect that. Except for the storm threats, retiring in a Florida manufactured home park has SO much to offer. My husband and I are retired with an adequate, but modest fixed income. We live in a cute little two bedroom, two bath, single family dwelling in a spacious
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-pq3lw8pe6z
Жыл бұрын
Very very perfect!!! Under $77k??? Great!
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
That one's gone but there are still bargains out there!
@terrysiegel3402
Жыл бұрын
My comment got posted before I was finished! Anyway, we live in a two bedroom, two bath single family dwelling, in a spacious well maintained community near the Tampa Bay area. A canal flows behind our house, and we can watch manatees from our florida room. We payed $44,000 for the home, and put in $20,000 of repairs. (Two home inspections did not find these flaws!) Anyway, we LOVE living here. Lot rent is $800/month, and rent plus all utilities is approximately $1,200/month. Where else could people in our financial situation live like this!?
@personasplanet1872
Жыл бұрын
I am a new subscriber and I wanted to tell you that your videos are quite impressive. Thank you for such great content! Will you be doing content for properties located in the Orlando, Kissimmee, and Mt. Dora areas anytime in the future? It would be nice to see a focus on properties located there.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome. Yes, those areas are all on the list.
@michaelkosanovich8726
Жыл бұрын
The monthly lot rent is ridiculous! And it will only go higher.....No thanks.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Michael Kosanovich , we each have our goals and ideas on what is worth our hard-earned assets. There is no question this does not meet everyone's needs. The idea is to present enough information that you can know the alternatives and make an informed decision. Glad we can help you in that regard. It sounds like a Resident Owned Community or a home on private land might suit your needs. Check these out: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmabqXeQo6qqfWU
@howardblindman5604
Жыл бұрын
Another one to check is Saddlebag Resort in Lake Wales. Older community but well maintained with great people. Very few rules.
@Christine112359
Жыл бұрын
Hi...I have always wonder how can mobile homes withstand storms like Hurricane Ian? One hurricane and millions of people now are homeless?? I don't understand how I could survive any type of storm.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
There are hundreds of thousands that survived since the 80s just fine including tens of thousands in this area. You're just a victim of media hype.
@davidfryer9218
Жыл бұрын
The big thing to worry about on mobile home parks in Florida isn't hurricanes you can insure against that it's that the lot rents are so high and can go up rather arbitrarily rather fast.
@noreenn6976
Жыл бұрын
Hurricane Ian wiped out many mobile homes. Buy in central part of the state.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
@@noreenn6976 , I would agree Noreen, but I wouldn't limit that advice to mobile homes. How about all those folks with very expensive condominiums on those outer islands? How about all those waterfront communities of very expensive site built homes, several thousand square feet in size, that are now flooded and destroyed? There is a risk associated with being near shorelines whether it's in New England New Jersey the Carolinas Florida Texas etc. this is one of the many things you need to assess when considering buying a home, including a manufactured home, in Florida. We are all praying for those affected.
@kkerr1953
Жыл бұрын
If I’m not mistaken they have special mobile homes for coastal areas that are subject to hurricanes, because they have special regulations. I have friends who just weathered hurricane Ian in Arcadia which is 26 miles from Fort Myers. The home is intact, they did lose the covered patio or lanai and their exterior storage building, but the mobile home came through just fine!
@BeAConservative
Жыл бұрын
We just witnessed what a storm could do to homes like these and the ever increasing lot rent does not go away of your home is destroyed.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
We also witnessed what a storm can do to very expensive condominiums now cut off from the mainland. But their HOA fees will not stop. In fact they are likely to see major assessments. And they have no way out of these except by selling the Condo. We saw waterfront mansions destroyed but their property taxes won't stop. And you are incorrect about lot rents continuing after a home is destroyed. Once your home is removed from the property (by whatever means occurred) and the lot is cleaned up you are free to cancel the lease or rebuild; whatever you decide. BTW, this home and the community it was in had only a few downed trees.
@howardblindman5604
Жыл бұрын
That lot rent is a deal breaker. A snowbird who uses the property 5 or 6 months has all those unused months at over $800.. Properties with Lot ownership may cost more at first but are less expensive after just a couple of years
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Howard Blindman , we each have our goals and ideas on what is worth our hard-earned assets. There is no question this does not meet everyone's needs. The idea is to present enough information that you can know the alternatives and make an informed decision. Glad we can help you in that regard. You certainly can buy on private land if you have, and are willing to tie up, a lot more capital. Or, you can make mortgage payments year round. You will still pay monthly HOA fees assuming you want to live in an equivalent resort setting. And you will pay property taxes. It's really a very individual choice based upon your needs and wants.
@tessat1656
Жыл бұрын
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Could you possibly give some ideas to those of us with not as much income in retirement ex: $1000 to include mortgage, lot rent and utilities.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
@@tessat1656 You can find many communities that offer much lower expenses. The two featured in my last two videos both had lot rents under $500/mo. Many resident owned communities are even lower. kzitem.info
@sherrycampbell9196
Жыл бұрын
Nice looking community
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Very!
@howardblindman5604
Жыл бұрын
I have looked there . Its is very nice but I purchased in Lake Wales to the north where I have lot ownership and pay 530 every three months for hoa and water and trash. The unit cost was 70k
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
@@howardblindman5604 Sounds like a good deal. Do they have similar amenities? 70K with your lot is a great price. How long ago did you buy it?
@sherrycampbell9196
Жыл бұрын
@@howardblindman5604 you did well on your find Mr Howard..enjoy your lovely Florida home
@howardblindman5604
Жыл бұрын
@@RussellWatsonFMHL bought it last September. Saddlebag Resort has pool sauna docks boat house pickle ball tennis driving range dog park gated entry 24 hour security 3 miles from fire station and much more and its maintained very nicely. The one drawback is that it is in the middle of nowhere. But many of us like that. Not your typical Florida traffic congestion. And it survived Ian without even losing power
@tomgreve8014
6 ай бұрын
can you suggest a realtor to talk with about living in modular homes in northeast Fl?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
6 ай бұрын
Sorry, this channel is for manufactured homes. But in most areas you can't go wrong starting with Realtor.com and narrowing your search from there. I'm not aware of many modular homes in Florida.
@toddlafond2920
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any information on what is included in the monthly fees as well as the annual fee?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
The annual fee is a tax pass-on. The monthly fee covers the lot rent.
@drobins8166
Жыл бұрын
@@RussellWatsonFMHL mmmm....either I missed the boat or the question should be rephrased. what does the lot rent include besides a parking space?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
@@drobins8166 Access to the the amenities, street maintenance, - not sure what is confusing you.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
No, there are very district types of HOA fees. In this park there are dues for the HOA which are less than $50/yr but it is voluntary. Lot rent occurs in land-lease parks and is exactly what it says - the rent for the lot (and it usually includes the park's amenities at no extra cost except golf courses) See my video on this for more clarification: HOAs kzitem.info/news/bejne/yYOZ14uucqZ0eoo
@helenabrus191
Жыл бұрын
Russ, with Hurricane Ian, how did many parks survive?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
We won't know the damage from the storm for days yet but it's been compared to Hurricane Charlie in 2005. As far as I can tell, every park survived that one. This business of hurricanes acting like nuclear bombs targeted directly on mobile home parks is a creation of the media and is meant to sell news based upon fear. I'm sure you will see some dramatic pictures of mobile homes destroyed. I see the same for wrecks on the freeway. Doesn't stop me from driving though.
@Christine112359
Жыл бұрын
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Yes, but it does make you think a lot about the type of car you want to buy!
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
@@Christine112359 That's very true, assuming you can afford those choices. And there are differences in mobile and manufactured housing when it comes to wind resistance. I talk about that in my book and will cover it more in the educational opportunity I'll be presenting in October.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
I spoke with Wendy after the storm and the only damage she saw in this park was a few downed trees.
@NefariousEnough
Жыл бұрын
UM...there was just a hurricane in Florida. These things kill.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Very true - There are cars on roads - those things kill too. Not sure where you can go that is completely risk free but let us know if you find it.
@CSX4823
Жыл бұрын
Russell I do appreciate your Web Site but the only thing you fail to mention which is Very Important is the corporations that own and run a lot of the communities behind the Scenes like ELS that really don't care much about the residents.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
You are entitled to your opinion of ELS. It is one of dozens of large park owners in Florida. Tens of thousands live in their parks and recommend them. I'm sure you can find a few that don't. It is up to the buyer to research the area and parks they are interested in and decide what is right for them. How to do that, and what is out there to choose from, is the purpose of this channel. There are park owners I personally feel are a bad choice but I've spoken with many who live in their parks and rave about them. If you don't like ELS parks, don't live in one. There are many other options including resident owned and private land. I present all the options and the tools to make an informed decision. Presenting my biases (or yours, or anyone's) would not serve those looking at these options.
@johnmonk66
4 ай бұрын
900 a month lot rent, I would stay in NY
@RussellWatsonFMHL
4 ай бұрын
NP , we each have our goals and ideas on what is worth our hard-earned assets. There is no question this does not meet everyone's needs. The idea is to present enough information that you can know the alternatives and make an informed decision. Glad we can help you in that regard.
@noahc6246
Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙂
@juliamaxwellmarin
Жыл бұрын
Is this furnished, and what is the monthly fee please? Thank you -
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
It is unfurnished. That is mentioned in the video. Lot fee is posted in the video as well.
@2centsworth766
Жыл бұрын
As time goes on they will get cheaper. Especially the older ones.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
That is possible. It's also possible they will increase as interest rates and retirement accounts drop.
@robertsenase7483
Жыл бұрын
never herd of pass through....no clue
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Back in the day, your share of property taxes used to be included in the rent. In many parks some of that is pass-through separately. We will cover this in greater detail in a an opportunity being presented soon.
@yenotsnostrebor7714
Жыл бұрын
What about Pasco county Florida do you have anything?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Join my Inner Circle (free) and download a complete list for the state. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources If you are looking for a guide to researching and selecting communities, I suggest my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option amzn.to/3c3UMPJ
@suespony
Жыл бұрын
Lot rents seem high to me, but I guess that's the average going rate
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
You are correct - The lot rent here is on the high end (but nowhere near the highest) of parks with resort amenities. But so are the condition of the park and the quality of the amenities and common areas. As I say quite often, it comes down to what fulfills your dream and meets your needs.
@foxmaine3921
Жыл бұрын
I wonder what their rules say abt motor homes and motorcycles
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Motorcycles are allowed. They have an RV area there as well as storage.
@robertsenase7483
Жыл бұрын
were is the washer and dryer ?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
In a closet as I recall.
@airfield3
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully it's not lakefront property by this Friday.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Just chatted with a resident there. Very windy but doing OK. Fingers crossed for everyone.
@k.p.5736
Жыл бұрын
I want to live there , I would love to make it my home . I’m 58yrs old retired could someone under 55yrs old live with me no relationship or family be a friend ?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the 55+ rule only requires one resident to be 55+. But, many 55+ parks still have a minimum age for all residents. Some are 18 while I have seen others as high as 45. You need to contact the park manager for each park you are interested in and/or obtain their prospectus.
@k.p.5736
Жыл бұрын
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Thank You Very Much .
@winthropbaker5494
Жыл бұрын
Is that place still standing?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
There was no significant damage in the entire park. Why do you ask?
@drobins8166
Жыл бұрын
in general what is the cost to insure this mobile home? flood, hurricane, etc.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Insurance is readily available for manufactured homes in Florida and somewhat less for mobile homes. There are too many factors to allow a generalization of price. I list agencies and originators on the website. I suggest you give them a call. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources FWIW mine is about $2K/year
@howardblindman5604
Жыл бұрын
It's hard and relatively expensive to find insurance on the mobile homes. The few places that i found that offer insurance wanted about 2000/ year on a property that sold for 70k.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
@@howardblindman5604 That's about what I pay. It was not hard to find though.
@richarddexter7641
Жыл бұрын
I have a triple-wide (2400 sf) on 1/2 acre northeast of Tampa. We're roughly 40 miles inland. Insurance for our home is about $1800 for 2023. (Our 12x24 shed built and installed in 2020 is included in our insurance coverage as well.) Our home was built after 2014, so it was built to the current state hurricane standards. Flood insurance isn't necessary here, as we're on high enough ground and far enough inland that we're not in the flood zone. (If you live in a coastal area or in a flood zone, you'll have to get flood insurance from FEMA.) Our hurricane deductible is 2% of the home's value to rebuild, which is a standard rate here. To generalize: Newer home not in a flood zone built to current state standards for our area = reasonable insurance costs. If you want to be closer to the coast and/or buy an older home, you can expect your insurance rates to rise accordingly. Also, you can anticipate that in order to get insured, you may be required to replace the roof and/or upgrade it to meet current hurricane standards, especially if that roof was installed prior to 2014 (which is when the current standard was issued). I haven't heard any ramblings yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if a new standard is established based upon the damages from Michael and Ian, respectively. While that would lower your insurance bill, it would no doubt increase the cost to purchase a home here.
@angelasmith257
Жыл бұрын
What’s lot rent there and what does it include?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Lot rent is listed in the video.
@clausbohm9807
Жыл бұрын
Most likely dont want to see it until the hurricane is done ... doesn't show up on zillow
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Things will be shut down for a day or two I suspect. Link to Wendy's page is in description. Don't know if they use Zillow.
@sharonpeterson5673
9 ай бұрын
Ocala, Fl. 55+ man. Homes ?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
9 ай бұрын
Sorry, I don't sell homes. You can find considerable resources to help you search on our website: www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
@wadebarnett2542
Жыл бұрын
Are any of the parks near VA facilities?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Sure. You can find a map of VA Hospitals on our website: www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources There are other facilities as well. Just Google them.
@wadebarnett2542
Жыл бұрын
How long does a new roof last in sunny Florida?
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Typically 12 - 15 years unless it's metal.
@noreenn6976
Жыл бұрын
I've heard insurance companies have gotten pickier about the age of the roof in recent years.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
@@noreenn6976 When I bought this house in 2018, I did not have to have an inspection. It will not surprise me to see it required now as costs to the insurance companies will be astronomical from this storm. Like any other decision, part of the question is what can you afford; and if you can't afford it you need to seek a different alternative.
@noreenn6976
Жыл бұрын
@@RussellWatsonFMHL agree, consider all expenses before buying any home.
@bobhellmann2179
Жыл бұрын
Lol. Lot rent is outrageous
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
NP Bob Hellmann , this is just one example of the many kinds of deals out there. This park is on the upper end of lot rents offered in the state but by no means the most expensive. That said, I think it's a bargain for what you get.....if you can afford it. If you are looking for something at a lower price point or a resident owned community be sure to check out some of the other videos on the channel kzitem.info as well as all the resources on our website: www.floridamfghome.com/ It's all free! I'm sure you can find a home and a deal that meets your needs.
@CONTENDER791
Жыл бұрын
It seems you havent looked at lot rents around the state if you think $800 is outrageous.. Ive seen may that are much much higher ( $1400 + )
@samkurz
Жыл бұрын
lot rent is horrible.
@RussellWatsonFMHL
Жыл бұрын
Sami & Company , we each have our goals and ideas on what is worth our hard-earned assets. There is no question this does not meet everyone's needs. The idea is to present enough information that you can know the alternatives and make an informed decision. Glad we can help you in that regard. It sounds like a Resident Owned Community or a home on private land might suit your needs. Check these out: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmabqXeQo6qqfWU
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